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Little Bites Snacks heralds return of its Chocolate Party Cake Muffins

Muffin brand rereleases limited-edition flavor for spring and summer snacking.




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HRS Heat Exchangers earns 3-A approval for key food models

Georgia-based HRS Heat Exchangers has been awarded the American 3-A Sanitary Standards approval for two of its key heat exchanger models for food and beverage use.




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Paxiom introduces turn-key bulk nut vacuum packaging system

Paxiom has announced the installation of its turn-key bulk nut packaging system, designed to streamline the packaging process for peanuts and ensure freshness and efficiency at every step.




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CreamEase cream cheese alternative

CreamEase is a cost-stable dairy analogue alternative to traditional cream cheese that delivers on taste, color, and texture expectations. 




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Snack bars return to pre-pandemic popularity

Now that the pandemic is receding, the snack bar category has been increasing in sales. That makes sense; people are on the go more often than before (back to the office, taking road trips, etc.), and a snack bar fits the bill when consumers want a quick and/or healthy snack to stash in a purse or glove compartment.




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California Pizza Kitchen launches limited-time-only Korean BBQ Steak Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is offering guests a special dine-in free pizza offer and is launching a new limited-time-only Korean BBQ Steak Pizza.




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DiGiorno introduces new pizza 'pie' for Thanksgiving

The brand is introducing its first ever Thanksgiving Pizza available for consumers this November while supplies last.




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AMC Theaters debuts Hidden Valley Ranch gourmet popcorn

The movie chain is offering the seasoned popcorn in select venues across the U.S.




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Southern Recipe Small Batch releases seasonal holiday pork rind flavors

Southern Recipe Small Batch is rereleasing its Cranberry Jalapeno and Apple Cinnamon pork rind flavors for the holidays.




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Mondelēz International Foodservice shares foodservice trends for 2024

This year’s report also provides insights and recommendations on how to turn these trends into action to encourage consumer engagement and to stand out from the competition. 





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Diamond of California, Nature Nate’s Honey collaborate on new Hot Honey Snack Walnuts

The snack nuts feature California-grown walnuts coated in the sweet heat of spicy honey.




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International blends, spicy snacks among Kerry’s 2024 taste trends

A World of Future Tastes offers a glimpse into snack and bakery flavors to watch.




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Double Good Popcorn unveils ranch flavor

The new flavor includes a tangy blend of buttermilk, garlic, and herbs.




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Bakery Concepts International granted two new patents

Bakery Concepts International has announced that it has been granted new patents for its Rapidojet technology.




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Charles Ross & Son Co. double planetary mixing & discharging in a sanitary turnkey system

The ROSS Double Planetary Mixer is available in a “super sanitary” turnkey configuration, featuring a common stainless steel workbench for both the mixer and a matching discharge system.




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Small businesses across America join California Raisin Marketing Board to celebrate National Raisin Day

It’s National Raisin Day and the California Raisin Marketing Board has announced partnerships with small businesses across the country who are bringing baked goods featuring California Raisins to consumers.




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New report identifies California Raisins as a plant-based fat replacer in baked goods

The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a new white paper spotlighting the functional benefits and opportunities for California-grown raisins and raisin ingredients as a fat replacer in baked goods.




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California Prune Board advances study of prunes and bone health via research program

Research highlights growing body of prune evidence connected to favorable bone health.




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Thomas' Breads announces return of seasonal limited-edition Pumpkin Spice English Muffins, Bagels, Swirl Bread

The suggested retail prices are $5.29 for a six-pack of English muffins, $4.99 for a five-pack of bagels, and $4.79 for a loaf of swirl bread. 




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International Molasses powdered sweetener made from fresh-squeezed cane juice

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.




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High Fructose Corn Syrup Data Sheds Light on Perceptions

Usage The food ingredient landscape is changing, with consumers shifting their focus away from specific ingredients to overall calories and nutrition.




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UpSnack Brands brings together Pipcorn, Spudsy

Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy announced that they have sold their assets to newly-formed UpSnack Brands.




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Florida Crystals harnesses regenerative agriculture

An R&D expert from the sugar company shares insights on how the sustainable farming practice can benefit food producers, and the planet.




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State of the Industry Report: Popcorn, Corny Competition

Low in calories, high in fiber—popcorn may just be the perfect natural snack. Of course, that doesn’t stop manufacturers from trying to up the ante by enhancing all the whole grain has to offer. Now, popcorn can be found competing with chips, pretzels and even candy in the snacking Olympics.




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California fig powerball

The California Fig Powerball was created as a snack to take on the go, a quick bite that will provide a burst of energy that also delivers sound nutrition.




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Processing Technology: Turning up the Heat

Reliability, flexibility, consistent product quality, easy sanitation and high-volume output are just some of the things bakers and snack producers want from a new oven or fryer. 




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Time to double down on regulatory modernization

I recently met with one of the most actively engaged and supportive members of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and their senior management team. They asked me to provide a market and Washington update.




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Anvil International acquires FlexHead Industries

The acquisition strengthens Anvil International’s fire protection product package.




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Climate change, water scarcity concerns increase demand for leak detection and prevention products

There’s nothing worse than coming home to find a burst pipe or malfunctioning water heater has flooded your basement. It’s perhaps why leak detection and prevention products continue to become more popular each year.




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The AI and fintech lessons I learned while acquiring 14 PHVAC companies

As controller, my job essentially boils down to two things: support our branches and ensure that Leap Partners has the cash flow to fund further acquisitions.  I want to share with you the three fundamental lessons I’ve learned to achieve these goals.




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Peterman Brothers partners with Interplay Learning to standardize and scale technical training across service branches

The partnership between Interplay and Peterman comes at a pivotal time as Peterman continues to expand its operations and scale its technical training efforts.




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PM Profile: Meet PHCC’s new President Joe Cornetta

This month, PHCC — National Association President to Dave Frame, owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services, South Bend, Indiana will pass the torch Joe Cornetta, third-generation co-owner of Elmont, New York-based Cornetta Bros.




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Cutting commercial water consumption in California

Despite some reprieve from the draught that gripped the state for several years, Californians continue to find resourceful ways to trim their water consumption. Businesses large and small are no exception. 




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Codes Corner: COVID-19 measures; IAPMO codes and standards

Since 1926, IAPMO has protected the public’s health and safety through its codes and standards activities. 




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ICC announces inaugural online education event: ICC Learn Live

Educational sessions will offer continuing education units (CEUs).




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Codes Corner: The benefits of the UPC and Installation Standards

The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has a long history of providing useful information that is not offered by other model codes. 




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Codes Corner: Encouraging economic recovery

Amid one of the most impactful pandemics this nation has ever faced, one lesson that continues to be compounded is public buildings need to be updated to provide citizens with a sense of security in order to encourage an economic recovery. 




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Codes Corner: How code or specialty plumbing certification sets you apart as a contractor or engineer

I frequently speak at college campuses and trade apprenticeships. Whether it be to future engineers or contractors, my technical talks typically end up covering non-technical content, specifically career development. 




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Codes Corner: An introduction to IAPMO IS 34

IAPMO has collaborated with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to produce an installation standard for solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in residential applications. 




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Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities

As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient. 




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The International Code Council releases 2024 International Codes

The International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) are now available for order in print and digital formats.




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Rebuilding effort in Paradise, California focuses on fire-safe buildings

The Camp Fire in Butte County, California, started in 2018, destroying over 18,000 structures and causing 85 deaths. Paradise, a town 90 miles north of Sacramento, lost about 95% of its buildings, but It is on the road to recovery.




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F.W. Webb's hydronic panels, born of circumstance, succeed

Leave it to good old fashioned ingenuity. F.W. Webb recognized an opportunity during the pandemic that resulted in a new revenue stream and an influx of satisfied customers.




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PEXa plumbing system provides long-lasting toughness in dairy barn project

Dairy farming is vital for rural communities and household nutrition. Durable materials like REHAU PEXa plumbing systems are essential for dairy barn construction. Three WRC dairy barn projects feature these systems.




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Tankless water heaters offer reliable, cost-saving alternative for fertilizer producer

Tankless water heating technology has proven to be a great success for Wedgworth's, a custom blender of dry and liquid fertilizers for agriculture, sod, nursery, and golf-course applications in Florida.




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Customer service 101: Don't burn bridges

If you treat a customer well, they will recommend your services to three others. However, if you treat a customer poorly and make them feel cheated, they will spend a lot of time spreading negative feedback, especially on social media.




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The role of continuous learning in leadership evolution

Regardless of how long you’ve been in the trades, I’m sure you know how important learning is to your journey. Let’s take a deeper look.




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ENPRESS acquires United Filters International

UFI provides filtration solutions to domestic and international customers servicing food, beverage, potable and wastewater applications.